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Tofu vs. Tofu yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tofu and Tofu yogurt

  • Tofu yogurt has less Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Tofu's daily need coverage for Calcium is 57% more.
  • Tofu has 12 times more Fiber than Tofu yogurt. Tofu has 2.3g of Fiber, while Tofu yogurt has 0.2g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Tofu yogurt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tofu
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +478.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +404.3%
Contains more IronIron +150.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +404%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tofu
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +403%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
3
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +393.4%
Contains more FatsFats +384.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +474.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +381.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +383.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Tofu yogurt
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Tofu yogurt Opinion
Calories 144kcal 94kcal Tofu
Protein 17.27g 3.5g Tofu
Fats 8.72g 1.8g Tofu
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.5mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 0.48g 15.76g Tofu yogurt
Carbs 2.78g 15.96g Tofu yogurt
Magnesium 58mg 40mg Tofu
Calcium 683mg 118mg Tofu
Potassium 237mg 47mg Tofu
Iron 2.66mg 1.06mg Tofu
Sugar 1.24g Tofu
Fiber 2.3g 0.2g Tofu
Copper 0.378mg 0.075mg Tofu
Zinc 1.57mg 0.31mg Tofu
Phosphorus 190mg 38mg Tofu
Sodium 14mg 35mg Tofu
Vitamin A 166IU 33IU Tofu
Vitamin A 2µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin E 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 1.181mg Tofu
Selenium 17.4µg 13µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.06mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.02mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 0.24mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.133mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.02mg Tofu
Vitamin K 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 29µg 6µg Tofu
Choline 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 1.261g 0.259g Tofu yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 1.925g 0.4g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 1.017g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Tofu yogurt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Tofu
7%
Tofu yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
23%
Tofu yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/nutrients
  2. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.